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Shane Black’s Play Dirty Climbs Prime Video Charts as Reviews Split

Early reviews single out LaKeith Stanfield as the standout, with many questioning Mark Wahlberg’s fit.

Overview

  • The action-comedy adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels premiered October 1 as a Prime Video exclusive.
  • Reviewers credit Black’s return to sharp banter, a holiday-set mood, and punchy set pieces, including standout heist sequences.
  • Critics frequently cite an overstuffed, convoluted plot and note uneven visuals with distracting CGI from the Australia shoot.
  • LaKeith Stanfield’s supporting turn draws broad praise, with Rosa Salazar, Keegan-Michael Key, and Claire Lovering also earning positive notices.
  • Collider reports the film is climbing Prime Video’s global top 10, though Amazon has not released viewership data or announced follow-ups.